MAGNIFICENT ESTATE HOME AUCTIONS: Potomac, MD; McLean, VA

September 17, 2009: Potomac, MD (11:00 am); McLean, VA (1:00 pm)

Bidder registration 48 hours in advance of auction is necessary for participation. Buyer representation is recommended and is available without obligation. Call for full details

9034 Bronson Drive, Potomac, MD 20854, MC7126291 SOLD: $5,029,000

Potomac, MD

This spacious home is situated atop a rolling hill with a level back and side yards. It is oriented for an Eastern exposure on over 2 acres of lawn. This is new construction, never lived in, with 7 bedrooms, 8 full baths, and a circular drive. Features include a first floor master suite and a second floor master suite each with fireplaces (gas) and closets for all seasons. Two of the secondary bedroom suites also have sitting rooms and private full baths. Enhancements abound, such as vintage lighting, an elevator, alarm/sound/video/comunications system wiring, gourmet kitchen, caterer’s kitchen, home theater, bar, wine cellar, exercise room, steam room, sauna, recreation room, and much more. There is ~15,000+ sq.ft. of living area with an additional ~7,000 sq. ft. on the lower level. The home is virtually complete and awaits such finishing selections as audio visual electronic components. Plenty of room for pools, patios, and formal gardens.

1173 Dolly Madison Blvd, McLean, VA 22102 SOLD: $3,180,000

Mclean, VA

A regal home originally built in 1986 with the finest materials and workmanship to exacting standards of the owner, this stately residence occupies a secluded, gated 1+ acre landscaped lot on a private drive. There are 6 bedrooms (3 are suites) each with full baths, a circular drive, brand new kitchen, panelled mahogany library with separate offices and formal reception areas, magnificent 24 ft. high marble foyer, 5 fireplaces, Grand Salon with Palladian windows, formal banquet dining room, and exercise room. Over ~15,000+ sq.ft. of living space and an additional ~7,000 sq. ft. of finished banquet hall, caterer’s kitchen, and social and meeting rooms on the lower level. Immaculate and palatial.

These two unique properties are being sold “as is, where is” and will be subjects of separate auctions on site. Separate auction houses serve as brokers and represent the sellers.

Bidder registration 48 hours in advanceof auctionis necessary for participation.Buyer representation is recommended and is available without obligation.

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